Cabbage Glass Noodles Stir Fry
A quick and flavorful Asian-inspired stir-fry featuring chewy glass noodles, crisp cabbage, and a savory soy-garlic sauce. Ready in 30 minutes for a healthy, satisfying meal.
Equipment
- large wok or skillet
- mixing bowl
- strainer
- cooking spoon or tongs
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium head green cabbage (approx. 450g / 1 lb), thinly sliced
- 200 g glass noodles (dried), soaked and drained
- 3 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1–2 dried chili peppers (to taste)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1–2 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable, canola, or olive)
- optional sesame oil for finishing
Instructions
- Soak the glass noodles in a bowl of hot water for 5–10 minutes, until soft and pliable. Drain well and set aside.
- Whisk together light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar until dissolved. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add dried chili pepper and minced garlic. Stir-fry 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cabbage and stir-fry for 5–7 minutes until softened but still crisp-tender.
- Add the drained glass noodles and pour in the sauce.
- Stir-fry another 3–5 minutes until everything is glossy and evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, with a drizzle of sesame oil if desired.
Notes
• Do not over-soak glass noodles — this keeps them chewy.
• Avoid overcrowding the wok; cook in batches if needed.
• Adjust chili to your spice level.
• A touch of sesame oil adds nutty aroma and depth at the end.
• Avoid overcrowding the wok; cook in batches if needed.
• Adjust chili to your spice level.
• A touch of sesame oil adds nutty aroma and depth at the end.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 750mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.3mg